Lacosamide

Phlebotomy Requirements

Record sample date and time. State the date, time, and size of last dose.

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

*If Urgent Colchester Request*: 7.5ml White Serum. Min vol: 5ml. If Routine Colchester or Ipswich Request: 7.5ml Brown Serum. Min vol: 1ml.

Site

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: Chalfont, TAT: 3d.

Notes

Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.

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